ATL Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in the execution of daily, monthly, and year-end accounting and financial operations for Advanced Technology Leaders, Inc. This role performs essential accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, credit card transaction review and entry, invoicing, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and payroll support. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Account Manager to ensure the accurate and timely preparation and distribution of financial and management reports, including budget support, forecasting, and executive-level reporting.

The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and discretion, meet established deadlines, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across the organization.

Duties:

• Accounts Payable and Receivables
• Customer Invoicing
  1. Prime and Subcontracts
• Partner with Finance Manager to reconcile daily, monthly, and yearly transactions
• Partner with Finance Manager to reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Assist in the preparation of budgets
• Partner with Finance Manager in preparing balance sheets
• Partner with Contracts Manager in preparing and processing of Customer Monthly Status Reports
• Managing Corporate Expense Accounts
  1. Employee Travel
  2. Employee Bonuses
  3. Corporate Office Expenses
  4. Other Direct Cost’s

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information.
• Assist in preparing general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Answer accounting and financial questions presented by executive leadership by researching and interpreting data.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Required Education and Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with a specified concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of proven accounting experience

• Demonstrated full fluency in written and spoken English is required, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners

The successful candidate must demonstrate fluent, working knowledge of the following applications, with the ability to use them independently and accurately in a professional business environment:

• Microsoft Word – Create, format, edit, and proofread professional documents; apply styles, templates, tables, headers/footers, and track changes.
• Microsoft Outlook – Effectively manage email, calendars, meetings, contacts, and task coordination in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Excel – Create and maintain spreadsheets; use formulas and functions, sort and filter data, format worksheets, and generate basic reports.
• Adobe Acrobat – Create, edit, combine, secure, and manage PDF documents, including form completion, commenting, and document organization.

Proficiency in these tools is essential to performing the core functions of the role and will be assessed during the selection process.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Experience using accounting software 
• Experience using payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Working knowledge of Unanet
• Working knowledge of Deltek
• Knowledge of government contracting
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong business ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

Other Duties:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: N/A

Work Environment: This job operates in a office environment. 

Physical Demands (Office Environment):

• Primarily sedentary work; ability to remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, data entry, and operating standard office equipment
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to exchange information
• Ability to lift and carry light office materials (typically up to 10 pounds)
• Ability to attend in-person or virtual meetings
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration for extended periods on detailed financial tasks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel:  Minimal travel for corporate support is expected for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ATL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans offered to all employees.

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Standard Life Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

**This position is in support of current opportunities. **